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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 20 hours ago

RF Comms Engineer

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$113K/yr - $160K/yr

7+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Communications Engineer with expertise in military and defense systems. The role involves designing and implementing communication systems and conducting various analyses to ensure effective satellite communication systems.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the RF Communications Engineer is to design and implement a communications link integrity HITL test system for the purpose of determining the effectiveness of satellite communication systems over RF mediums

This test system shall include such parameters as BER, EVM, Jitter, I/Q phase/amplitude imbalance, achieved Eb/No, etc

Modulation formats shall include PM, AM, FM, ASK, PSK, PCM, FSK, QAM, and OFDM

Perform link budget analysis, RF propagation modeling and signal conditioning for open-air emulation

Assist in the development of automated test systems and manage multi-vendor equipment integration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, systems engineers, and military stakeholders

Provide support and training for deployed systems as needed

Travel to support testing as needed

Qualification

RF engineeringSatellite communicationsSignal processingTest system designMATLABNetwork AnalyzersSpectrum AnalyzersHigh-Speed OscilloscopesCross-functional collaborationAdaptability

Required

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

7+ years of experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications

Expert in communications message signal processing

Experience with RF test System design and development

Experience with satellite communications hardware

Expert in using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and High-Speed Oscilloscopes

Proficiency with MATLAB and digital modulation analysis tools

Proven ability to work in a dynamic, self-starting work environment and be adaptable to changing project needs

Minimum Secret clearance required to start

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with enhanced security checks